Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing, Sacrum7" x 7", in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing, Sacrum7" x 7", in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam gentle silicone-faced foam dressing is a sacral foam dressing for wound care. It may fit facilities and clinicians managing partial- and full-thickness wounds where conformability, absorbency, and gentle repositioning matter. This 7 inch dressing uses a five-layer foam design with a superabsorbent core, a waterproof outer layer, and educational packaging.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound management
• Partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Protocols that include pressure injury prevention

Key Features

• Sacral foam dressing shape supports placement in the sacral area
• Five-layer design with a superabsorbent core helps absorb exudate, turn it into gel, and lock it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied for adjustments during care
• Highly conformable, low-profile construction supports comfort and flexibility
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during wear
• Works as a primary or secondary dressing for shallow, deep, and moderate to heavy drainage

Applications and Usage

• Managing exudate in sacral wounds
• Using as a primary dressing over appropriate wounds
• Using as a secondary dressing when added coverage is needed
• Repositioning a dressing during application without starting over

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 7".
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to guide dressing change timing
• Not for third-degree burns
• Select the sacral shape when coverage in the sacral area is needed

FAQ

• Can this dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied, which helps when the dressing needs adjustment during application.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing intended for? This dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds. It is not for third-degree burns.
• Can this be used for heavier drainage? Yes. The dressing is intended for shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage, and the superabsorbent core is designed to absorb exudate and lock it away as a gel.
• Is this only a primary dressing? No. This foam dressing can be used as either a primary or secondary dressing.

From Optifoam by Medline.